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We offer straightforward, practical support to sports and entertainment clients looking to scale up their operations.

The sports and entertainment industries in Qatar are poised for major growth as Qatar endeavors to diversify its economy. We can assist new and expanding organizations with all the major milestones that...

The sports and entertainment industries in Qatar are poised for major growth as Qatar endeavors to diversify its economy. We can assist new and expanding organizations with all the major milestones that accompany that growth.

Experience

Corporate & Commercial

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Regulatory & Compliance

Corporate & Commercial

Whether you’re seeking investors for a new venture or looking to expand an established company, we can help. Clients from a broad range of industries trust us to represent their interests in major corporate and commercial transactions.

Mohammed Al-Ansari

Managing Partner – Doha

Hossam Khamis

Head of Dispute Resolution – Doha

Richelle Segura

Senior Associate - Doha

Regulatory & Compliance

The rules that govern commercial activity in Qatar are complex, as business practices are subject to oversight from a number of governmental agencies. As a result, it’s important to anticipate and address potential issues before they become problems. We offer timely & relevant advice to our clients on a broad range of regulatory and compliance issues.

Mohammed Al-Ansari

Managing Partner – Doha

Hossam Khamis

Head of Dispute Resolution – Doha

Overview

With a number of successful major sporting and cultural events under its belt and the 2022 FIFA World Cup just a few short years away, Qatar is quickly making a name for itself as a premier destination for sporting and entertainment events. Whether you’re expanding your organization or planning for your next major event, we can help you move forward with confidence.

Al-Ansari & Associates can assist you with:

Establishing a new organization

Acquisition and sale of assets

Employment matters

Sponsorship contracts and licensing agreements

Negotiations and contracts with vendors

Grants and production agreements

Litigation & Arbitration

Experience

Assisted in the creation of a local sports association, the first players’ union in Qatar.

Advised a local football association in the setup of an arbitration court of sports.

Assisted a local professional football league in revising its human resources manual, drafting labor contracts, reworking its dispute resolution procedures, and negotiating and drafting sponsorship contracts worth QAR 25 Million.

Advised a local film institute on a multimillion - Qatari Riyal production agreement.

Advised a local film institute on corporate and employment matters including drafting the incorporation document, restructuring, and general compliance matters.

Advised a local museums authority in establishing a grant of QAR 14 million for educational films.

Advised a government-owned media services company and its subsidiaries on operations, opening new theaters, employment and commercial disputes, and production agreements.

Assisted a company with its negotiations with vendor and suppliers in preparation for an annual festival held in Qatar.